Environmental Advisor - Construction – South Patch / M1 Corridor projects
Reputable Tier 1 Building Main Contractor.
Ecologists and Environmental Consultants also considered with a view of transferring experience over to main contractor side - good opportunity for career progression.
Recent graduates also considered (With an environmental related degree). Experienced candidates as well as juniors / graduate levels both considered (Roles available at several levels).
Mix of remote work and visiting sites. Sites can be across the South East / South Central and some South West and East Anglia, so flexibility to travel is required, but bulk of recent work being along the M1 Corridor.
What Makes This Company Great?
-Growing turnover, currently over £1 billion
-Very busy and stable pipeline of work.
-Diverse range of projects including Industrial / Distribution, Commercial, PRS, Hotels and Civils / Highways.
-Multi million pound projects £20m - £100m range.
-Attractive salary + Car Allowance + Guaranteed Bonus.
-Great place for training and progression
-Very low staff turnover.
Would you be open to find out more about what else makes them stand out as one of, if not the BEST employers in construction? - then apply today.
Job Role:
The role is to provide environmental assistance and advice to pre-construction and construction operations. Seeking someone who is self motivated, good at communicating through various media and who is able to fit into multiple site teams with ease.
Responsibilities:
Training:
- Ensure training courses are kept up to date and aligned with industry standards / Deliver environmental training / Provide mentoring to new staff where appropriate / Provide and deliver Toolbox talks
Communication:
- Liaise with Environmental Advisors and Health and Safety Advisors
- Attend Business System Review/team/client Meetings as required
- Compose reports for Senior Leadership Meetings
- Draft and distribute alerts, posters and newsletters
- Attend Client Environmental Forums
- Attend Industry organisations, e.g. CECA, BUILD UK
Project Assistance:
- Regular site inspection for each site
- Technical support relating to implementation of management systems on site, sustainability performance and legal compliance.
- Liaison with environmental regulators on behalf of site teams.
- Support in complying with other environmental related requirements (e.g. planning conditions, client requirements, BREEAM / CEEQUAL).
Winning Work: Assist with Tenders and Prequalification as requested
- External Audits:
- Assist in preparation and presentation for external audit
Processes:
- Ensure environmental processes are up to date, relevant and fit for purpose
- Communicate any changes to management system
- Highlight and communicate Best Practice
Requirements:
To be considered for this Environmental Advisor role you must meet the following criteria:
- Up to date knowledge of UK environmental Legislation
- Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems
- Degree in environmental management or equivalent - highly desirable
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Computer literate
- Full UK Driving Licence with flexibility to visit sites
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to form good working relationships with multi-disciplined teams
- Able to work autonomously and manage own commitments/diary/scheduling.
- Previous employment with a main contractor, sub contractor or Consultancy.
- Previous employment in an Environmental Advisor, Environmental Coordinator, Environmental Manager, Ecologist, Environmental Consultant or similar role.
Remuneration:
The successful Environmental Advisor will receive:
-£25,000 - £45,000 (Dependent on experience)
-Car /Allowance
-Pension
-Healthcare
-Bonus
To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.
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